Crook County
Tenderfoot TV investigates small-town American corruption and how it conceals and enables crime.
Podcasts Like Crook County
If you loved Crook County, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Organised Crime, Courtroom, Journalism shows.
Why listeners love Crook County
Crook County investigates institutional corruption in small-town America and how it enables crime to flourish unchallenged. Tenderfoot TV's production quality elevates the investigation.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialised
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Investigative; journalistic
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-50 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Excellent for institutional corruption fans
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Crook County
Court Junkie
True crime fans who want firsthand courtroom reporting rather than secondhand summarising; listeners interested in how trials actually work rather than how they look on TV.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
Once Upon a Crime
True crime fans who appreciate beautifully told stories over rapid-fire case summaries; listeners who want to encounter cases they haven't already heard about.
CounterClock
CounterClock is an investigative true crime podcast from Audiochuck, hosted by Delia D'Ambra. Each season looks at a different case.
Coining It
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Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead
BBC’s Olivia Graham revisits the 1986 Diane Sindall murder and the 2025 quashing of Peter Sullivan’s conviction. Sullivan quashed 13 May 2025; killer unknown.
A Million Other Choices
A Canadian-hosted, victim-centred true crime podcast covering murder and other criminal cases from around the world, with a particular interest in the Canadian justice system.
Murder in Miami
Journalist Phil Stanford's story of 1980s Miami and a murder he got caught up in.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
True North Crime
Canadian crime, law and punishment.
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom
Jason Flom interviews the wrongfully convicted and their advocates to expose failures in the justice system.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crook County (original) | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| Court Junkie | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Once Upon a Crime | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| CounterClock | Serialized | — | — |
| Coining It | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| A Million Other Choices | Episodic | Canada | — |
| Murder in Miami | Serialized | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Crook County?
The best alternatives to Crook County are podcasts that share its Organised Crime, Courtroom, Journalism focus and serialised format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Crook County?
Crook County is known for its investigative; journalistic approach to Organised Crime and Courtroom. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Crook County?
Episodes of Crook County are typically 30-50 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to Crook County?
Crook County is available on Apple Podcasts. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Crook County to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.